A Princeton, WV, couple is enhancing research in the West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry's Department of Orthodontics.
Orthodontist Cyndy Branson, D.D.S., and her husband, Phil Branson, M.D., an orthopaedic surgeon, are establishing the Branson-Maddrell Endowed Professorship in Orthodontics in WVU's School of Dentistry. Their gift will qualify for matching funds from the West Virginia Research Trust Fund, the university said.
The professorship will support both salary and research efforts for a faculty member in the orthodontic department, create permanent income for the School of Dentistry, and provide an opportunity to grow the dental school's orthodontic research program.
The Bransons have lived in Princeton since 1983, raising their three children and serving the community as clinicians. When their alma mater, Northwestern University, closed the doors of its dental school in 2001, Dr. Cyndy Branson became concerned about the future of dental education and took action to support the dental school in her adopted home state. She said she hopes that other dentists in West Virginia will recognize the value of the WVU School of Dentistry and will be motivated to support dental education.
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